Ah yes, the Metolius in Oregon.... I go there to fish... the Crooked River to catch fish, though the Crooked is all wild natives...just lots of them...

Its great that you guys live close enough to enjoy these outings...I'm trying to recruit some new members out here in my neck of the woods so that we can share the same good vibe...tight lines to you all.

Im guessing this must be the Naples... the size being 50% larger seems about right... the material in the top fly is definitely not a flat thread... I bought Alec Jackson's #19 silk floss thinking that might have been the right stuff, but it was not the same.. I will try twisting a few strands of Go...

fullsizeoutput_696.jpeg fullsizeoutput_695.jpeg At a local fly shop in Camp Sherman, Oregon on the Metolius River, a small, #18, partridge and orange soft hackle is sold. That fly has accounted for many fish for me. It has taken me a couple years to figure out what the body is tied with. It was not...

Spent a very nice day on the river with Roadkill today... I can report the Martini Flymph is a certified fish catcher... after several trout and a couple whitefish the fly looks as good as new, and the army blanket wool looks fabulous wet...Thanks Bill for the gift of the Martini and a great day of ...

couldn't resist.... stole Bill's idea...
Roadkill's Martini Spider and Roadkill's Martini Soft Hackle

Swellcat... The Crooked is a small tailwater here in Central Oregon... having lived in TX for a long time and fished the Guadalupe in the winter for those put and take trout...I had a lot to learn when I moved here. In the winter, the Crooked's flow is reduced to a trickle in order to accumulate wat...

Gentlemen...it is threads such as this one that has attracted me most to this forum. The history and personal accounts of the members use and tying of these flies is amazing. The personal connections many of you have with those who have made lasting contributions to the art of tying and the sport of...

The Crooked River is a small fly fishery.... I usually fish 16-20's.. this week's working duo was the 16 hot spot, and a 20 starling hackle.... the trout ate the hot spot and whitefish the smaller.

Had two great days on the Crooked River yesterday and today...fished with a couple non-believers who haven't had the wet fly cool aid yet..Winter fishing on the Crooked can be testy... high wind yesterday, bright sun today, but the midges were hatching and the trout were rising to my little red bead...